Grammatical Terms

Unit 6 Grammar Terms & Pronunciation (L3)

Practice listening for vowel sounds of grammar terms and identifying phrases vs clauses.

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Part 1: Pronunciation of Grammar Terms

Listen to each word and identify the stressed syllable. Then, find the vowel color with the same vowel sound.

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: phrase

• Gray Day

• Black Cat

• Olive Sock

• Red Dress

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: clause

• Brown Cow

• Black Cat

• Olive Sock

• Cup of Mustard

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: dependent

• Gray Day

• Green Tea

• Silver Pin

• Red Dress

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: fragment

• Gray Day

• Black Cat

• Silver Pin

• Red Dress

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: adverbial

• Purple Shirt

• Black Cat

• Green Tea

• Cup of Mustard

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: adverb

• Purple Shirt

• Black Cat

• Green Tea

• Cup of Mustard

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: conditional

• Olive Sock

• Silver Pin

• Green Tea

• Cup of Mustard

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: subject

• Wooden Hook

• Red Dress

• Blue Moon

• Cup of Mustard

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: predicate

• Wooden Hook

• Red Dress

• Green Tea

• Silver Pin

Multiple Choice

Identify the vowel color: incomplete

• Cup of Mustard

• Rose Coat

• Green Tea

• Silver Pin

Part 2: Phrases vs Clauses

Read each group of words carefully. Decide if it is a PHRASE, DEPENDENT CLAUSE, or INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

Multiple Choice

have already finished

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

It's a good idea to make a to-do list.

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

When I prioritize tasks

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

Before I relax and watch TV

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

They often feel stressed.

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

The due date

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

Extremely tired at the end of the day

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

Because she manages her stress

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

Whenever you get too busy

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause

Multiple Choice

First of all

• phrase

• dependent clause

• independent clause